How Many People Are Named Pa?

Complete statistics for the name Pa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Pa
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Pa, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,314 people in the US today, making up 1 in 251,097 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1992 with 103 births, showing it's a stable, newer-generation choice.

~802
Living in US
1 in 413,278
Americans
1992
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Pa
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined Confident
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,238,615
Worldwide Bearers
#655
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
1,201,920
🇬🇲 Gambia
17,070
🇲🇲 Myanmar
3,150
🇺🇸 United States
2,836
🇹🇭 Thailand
2,321
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,713
🇻🇳 Vietnam
1,272
🇨🇩 DR Congo
1,109
🇵🇰 Pakistan
987
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
863

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (0%)
♀ Female
1,309 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
197
Would be under 30 (15%)
1,146
Would be 30–60 (85%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,343 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1992

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
71
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Pa Through the Generations

Pa, a name that's been around since the early '90s, has seen a steady presence in the United States. With only 1,343 total births recorded throughout history, it's clear that Pa is a unique choice. The majority of those named Pa are now in their thirties and forties, with 1,146 individuals falling within the 30-60 age bracket, indicating a modern trend that's here to stay.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 511
Minnesota 312
Wisconsin 268
Michigan 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Pa's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Pa

How Many People Have the Name Pa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 802 people in the United States currently share the name Pa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 413,278 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Pa a Common or Rare Name?

Pa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Pa Mean?

Pa means "creative variant of Pa" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Pa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Pa Most Popular?

The name Pa reached peak popularity in 1992, with 103 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Pa?

Approximately 802 people named Pa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 802. That works out to roughly 1 in 413,278 Americans.

Is Pa a rare name?

Pa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 413,278 Americans has this name.

What does the name Pa mean?

Pa means "creative variant of Pa" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Pa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Pa are male and 100% are female.

When was Pa most popular?

Pa peaked in 1992 with 103 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US802
All-Time Births802
1 in X1 in 413,278
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age35
Peak Year1992
World Rank#655
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.